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Our Team
​At Diverse Learners Speech Therapy, our team is made up of compassionate clinicians who are passionate about helping children find their voice. We work closely with families to provide supportive, child-centred care that meets each child where they are.
Meet Our Team
Each member of our team brings extensive training and experience in pediatric communication therapy.
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Our clinicians are supported to provide:
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evidence-informed therapy
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individualized treatment planning
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collaborative family support
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ongoing professional development
Our therapists are all registered with the College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists of Ontario (CASLPO).
A team that understands children differently
We know that no two children communicate in the same way.
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That’s why our clinicians focus on:
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building connection before expecting communication
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understanding each child’s strengths and motivations
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supporting all forms of communication, including AAC
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creating meaningful, play-based therapy experiences
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Our goal is always to make communication feel achievable, natural, and supportive.
What you can expect from our clinicians
Families often tell us they appreciate:
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a calm, supportive approach
- clear communication and guidance
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practical strategies they can use daily
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respect for their child’s individuality
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feeling understood and not rushed
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We prioritize relationship, clarity, and collaboration in every session.
More about each team member:
Alysha Watson (she/her)
Speech-Language Pathologist, M.Cl.Sc.
Alysha is a paediatric speech-language pathologist based in Nobleton, Ontario, providing in-person services in Nobleton, Bolton, and Kleinburg, with virtual services across Ontario.
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She supports children with speech, language, literacy, and AAC needs, with a special interest in supporting autistic children.
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Alysha is certified in the DIR®/Floortime™ approach (Level 201), a relationship-based framework that supports communication through connection, play, and engagement.
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She is currently on maternity leave, with a gradual return to part-time practice planned for 2026.
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Clinical Focus
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Language Development
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Late Talkers
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Autism Communication Support
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Literacy (Reading & Writing)
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AAC
Service Areas
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Bolton
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Nobleton
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Kleinburg
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Virtual services across Ontario
Olivia Lazzaro (she/her)
Speech-Language Pathologist, M.H.Sc.
Olivia is a speech-language pathologist who provides in-person therapy in Bolton, Nobleton, and Kleinburg, with virtual services available across Ontario.
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She supports children with speech sound development, with a focus on articulation and phonology.
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Olivia works from a child-centred, evidence-informed approach to help children build clearer, more confident communication.
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Clinical Focus
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Articulation
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Phonology (speech sound patterns)
Service Areas
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Bolton
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Nobleton
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Kleinburg
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Virtual services across Ontario